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37. There are a number of important nuances in the cited story

Wed Dec 31, 2014, 03:44 PM

Dec 2014

that greatly differentiate it from the issues in NYC.

The charged officer was a captain, not a rank-and-file officer, and the standards and expectation of conduct are quite different. His statements also occurred unquestionably while on duty and to another officer and his actual superior in the department and some relating to union activity, rather than against an elected official concerning matters relating to officer safety (and contract negotiations), and wasn't connected to more highly protected collective employment action as was the back-turning. Moreover, the union strength and contract are far more impressive for NYPD officers than the NJ palisades park police, providing officers with far greater legal and political protection. Lastly, even with all the allegations against the captain, the worst discipline he faces is less than a month suspension offset by vacation days and personal time and the town is clearly eager to not litigate case with all the attendant risk.

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Another banner bashing Mayor de Blasio set to take to the skies over Hudson River [View all] LiberalElite Dec 2014 OP

NYPD: Fuck off! FiveGoodMen Dec 2014 #1

Big time, I want every cop behind this to be fired. randys1 Dec 2014 #2

For supporting a banner expressing disapproval of the mayor? branford Dec 2014 #7

No, don't fire because of the banner. lark Dec 2014 #25

I would certainly be fired, branford Dec 2014 #27

I'm not sure what the "code of conduct" is for NYPD officers, but here's a story.... George II Dec 2014 #33

There are a number of important nuances in the cited story branford Dec 2014 #37

Not To Mention RobinA Jan 2015 #59

The message that it is open season on Black people may be a political one Ash_F Dec 2014 #43

“De Blasio: Apologize to the NYPD!!” is not in any way equivalent to open season on black people. branford Dec 2014 #44

Me too! I want all the back turners at the least, docked a couple weeks pay & that money donated- Sunlei Dec 2014 #10

We have a really really serious problem, we are moments away from a Koch owned randys1 Dec 2014 #12

agree, the (state controlled) police are out of control for a longtime. prison guards too, public & Sunlei Dec 2014 #17

I don't. But I do want the standards raised precipitously for getting a salary to "protect and MADem Dec 2014 #19

All that is great and I agree... but you still have a problem even with all that... randys1 Dec 2014 #20

Well, I'm no gun fan, but good luck grabbing 'em all from the people who love them. MADem Dec 2014 #31

Free Speech. Remember? 840high Jan 2015 #51

Nothing to do with free speech, insubordination at a minimum... randys1 Jan 2015 #58

The immaturity of the police unions is astounding. Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #3

He gives Unions a bad name, a shame because todays Unions are already attacked by republicans. Sunlei Dec 2014 #11

I agree with your assessment. nt MADem Dec 2014 #32

Cartman? Exactly. alp227 Dec 2014 #38

This gang of child like men NOLALady Dec 2014 #4

SMH tridim Dec 2014 #5

who paid the $900 or so it costs to fly the banner? Thats what I'd like to know. Sunlei Dec 2014 #6

I wondered too - it's in article - LiberalElite Dec 2014 #9

thanks who paid was "NYPD detective Sheehan (senior) interview him media, don't just spam viewers Sunlei Dec 2014 #13

I'd like to know if any "good" cops tried to stop it ann--- Dec 2014 #18

anyone can hire a banner plane, I don't think they need permission from the 'police union' Sunlei Dec 2014 #22

I know, but why are not "good" cops condemning this? ann--- Jan 2015 #48

They're enablers and embolden the brutal police to get worse. Gang behavior. Sunlei Jan 2015 #57

probably the police union SummerSnow Dec 2014 #26

the person who paid is is named in the article, Father of "NYPD detective Sheehan Sunlei Dec 2014 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author 840high Jan 2015 #52

They are really boosting their "image" Hulk Dec 2014 #8

on the positive side, the banner plane owner made a fast thousand. Bully is a job provider :) Sunlei Dec 2014 #23

Apologize for calling them bullies or they will continue to bully you!!! uppityperson Dec 2014 #14

I imagine there are rich De Blasio haters that aren't cops... C Moon Dec 2014 #15

about 900 for a banner flight. who paid was father of"NYPD detective Sheehan... Sunlei Dec 2014 #21

+1 C Moon Dec 2014 #42

NYPD is a bunch ann--- Dec 2014 #16

I can get behind this campaign Jackpine Radical Dec 2014 #24

Stink smell like the GOP immaturity Iliyah Dec 2014 #29

Each day that they do this degrades their status in the eyes of many, many citizens. nt kelliekat44 Dec 2014 #30

I think you are right. but baggers love it. riversedge Dec 2014 #35

bullies! riversedge Dec 2014 #34

I'm in for $20 for a counter-protest flight DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2014 #36

How much does it cost to advertise with a banner-towing plane? Jack Rabbit Dec 2014 #39

Let me break out my planck-length violin to play for these butthurt cops sakabatou Dec 2014 #40

they can fly all the shit they want olddots Dec 2014 #41

Sadly, that's not true, and it's the reason why deBlasio branford Dec 2014 #45

Thanks. 840high Jan 2015 #53

Bullies are the biggest whiners. blkmusclmachine Jan 2015 #46

I'll be disappointed if this doesn't backfire Orangepeel Jan 2015 #47

Who is paying for this? question everything Jan 2015 #49

read posts above 840high Jan 2015 #54

I'd like to see a banner flying over NYC saying.. Cha Jan 2015 #50

That banner would be 840high Jan 2015 #55

Why don't we take a collection pangaia Jan 2015 #56